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Ophelia's Electric Soapbox

1215 20th St.
Denver, CO 80202
Central Denver
303-993-8023
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  • Monday through Thursday 4 p.m. to midnight; Friday 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to midnight
  • Local ingredients, Dance Floor, Multi-Level, Private Party, Takeout
  • Dinner, Late Night, Brunch
  • Full bar
  • Metered Parking, Valet Parking
  • Reservations Accepted, Online Reservations Available
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Justin Cucci has already experienced wild success with Linger and Root Down, and Ophelia's Electric Soapbox, which opened in April 2015 in the Ballpark neighborhood, is even more ambitious. Cucci calls the space a "gastro-brothel," since it occupies the ground floor and basement of the Airedale building, which has been a bordello, flophouse and peep-show parlor during its hundred-year history. Now decked out in ’70s swank and vintage soft-core art, Ophelia's is an adult-themed funhouse showcasing bold, garish colors, low-slung lounges, a giant projection screen and a sunken stage and dance floor. The food isn’t content to be the backup singer, however. The small-plates menu skews eclectic, offering a Colorado yak burger, Belgian mussels in saison curry broth, and Scandinavian duck meatballs with parsnip grits. Between the bold menu, the bolder decor and the swelling sounds of live music, Ophelia's is a head-spinning experience.

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